Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
noun
One who follows or tails surreptitiously, as an investigator.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A worker on a yacht, responsible for furling and setting the sails.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
A large noose with a long handle intended to secure a fish's tail.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle
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noun
A fish bottom-feeding in shallow water with its tail out of the water.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle
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History
From tail + -er.
